Sawt Falasteen - Messi fined by MLS over confrontation

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Messi fined by MLS over confrontation / Photo: Megan Briggs - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Messi fined by MLS over confrontation

SPORTS 25.02.2025

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game.

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The Argentine World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle.

Messi twice put his hands on the back of the Ballouchy's neck during the arguments.

MLS said in a statement that their disciplinary committee had ruled that he had violated the league's "Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy".

Messi had just set-up a stoppage time equaliser for team-mate Telasco Segovia in the 2-2 draw at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in the season opener.

Messi's team-mate Uruguayan Luis Suarez also received a similar fine for putting his hands on the back of the neck of NYFC defender Birk Risa at half-time.

A.AbuSaada--SF-PST

Sawt Falasteen - Messi fined by MLS over confrontation

Messi fined by MLS over confrontation

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